Prospective students

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Cologne supports prospective students with a wide range of offers to help them find their way around and start their studies.

Here you can get an initial overview of the content, requirements and everyday life as a student - from self-tests to insights into lectures and preparatory courses.

Online Self-Assessment (OSA)

Check whether chemistry is the right degree course for you: the online self-assessment compares your interests and expectations with the requirements of the degree course and provides information on further information and advice.

Further information and participation.

Study program video

The video shows what studying at the Department of Chemistry is like.

Students and lecturers talk about the content, structure and everyday life of a Bachelor's or Master's degree course from their perspective

What studying at the Department of Chemistry is like.

Try out studying

"Studieren probieren" allows you to attend real lectures.

The Department of Chemistry is regularly represented with its own events - a good opportunity to experience everyday study life live.

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Open Campus

The Open Campus takes place once a year and offers prospective students the opportunity to get to know the university and the degree programs on site.

The Department of Chemistry presents the degree programs Chemistry (B. Sc., M. Sc., B. A., M. Ed.) and Biochemistry (B. Sc., M. Sc.).

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Chemistry preliminary course

To prepare students for their studies, the basics of mathematics from school are repeated and important concepts are deepened.

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Information for first semester students

Here you will find information on introductory events, timetables, organizational procedures and support services.

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